The RIT/NTID Dance Company presented a contemporary adaptation of Sergei Prokofiev's children's symphony, enhanced with a narrative element. The story was narrated by world-renowned actor and Grammy Award-winning musician William Warfield. The production was directed and choreographed by Thomas Warfield, director of the RIT/NTID Dance Company.
William Warfield was an American concert bass-baritone known for his performances in stage productions, Hollywood films, and television programs. A prominent African-American artist during the Civil Rights era, he collaborated with many notable artists, represented the United States on international tours, taught at academic institutions, and received numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award in 1984.
Poster for The New Adventures of Peter and the Wolf dance adaptation; Adapted, Choreographed, and Directed by Thomas Warfield; Narrated by Dr. William Warfield; shows at Robert F. Panara Theatre; May 4-7, 2000; Cost for admission for students/children/seniors: $5.00, all others: $7.00; Production is a multi-media event featuring dance, sign-language, and film animation with music and dance styles ranging from classical to swing to jazz to hip-hop.
Eddie Swayze Dr. William Warfield
Sunrise & Dance of the Trees
Caryn Designor, Jolene Dunn, Selena Foresti, Denise Mellerski, Deanne Mraz, Candice Quates, Joyce Song, Amelia Sliwoski, Janis Steinheider
Bird Dance
Christina Almeida, Annette Fazio, Caryn Designor
Duck Dance
Juanita Montes Douglas Blalack
Cat Dance
Selena Foresti, Amanda Montgomery, Deanne Mraz, Candice Quates, Joyce Song
Grandfather & Peter Dance
Patrick Harris Jerald Creer
Wolf Dance
Jolene Dunn, Caryn Designor, Denise Mellerski, Erin Shull, Amelia Sliwoski, Janice Stinheider
Frog Dance
Silvia Lopez Jerald Creer
Snake Dance
Heather Villalba William Gonzalez
Lion Dance
Debra Reid Eddie Yee
Unicorn Dance
Kerstin Gunter Jerald Creer
Old Woman & The Mouse Dance
Jerald Creer Christopher Torrey Julie Stewart
Mannequin Dance
Kathy Law Caryn Designor Jerald Creer
Taxi Driver Dance
Jerald Creer Chad Orcutt
Hunters Dance
Hunters: Troy Chapman, Marc Disalvo, Michelle Grossman, Janis Hansen, Carmen King, Victor Ramos, Eddie Yee
Taxi Driver: Chad Orcutt
Finale